Each of the NBA’s 30 teams is permitted to carry 15 players on standard contracts and three on two-way deals, which works out to a maximum of 540 players across 30 rosters. Of those 540 potential roster spots, 524 are currently occupied, leaving 16 open roster spots around the NBA. Three of those open roster spots belong to a single team, while 13 other clubs have one opening … [Read more...] about NBA Teams With Open Roster Spots
Pacers’ James Wiseman Suffers Torn Achilles Tendon
Pacers backup center James Wiseman sustained a torn left Achilles tendon in Wednesday’s season opener vs. Detroit, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (via Twitter). According to Charania, Wiseman and the team are working together to evaluate treatment options. Wiseman underwent an MRI on Thursday which confirmed the injury, according to a press release from the Pacers. Wiseman … [Read more...] about Pacers’ James Wiseman Suffers Torn Achilles Tendon
Central Notes: Lillard, Nembhard, Thompson
Bucks All-Star point guard Damian Lillard is gearing up for his second season in Milwaukee, writes Eric Nehm of The Athletic. The 6’2″ vet had a disappointing start to his tenure with the team in 2023/24. The 34-year-old, on the cusp of his 13th season officially tipping off Wednesday, reflected on his reputation around the league and spoke about how winning a title alongside … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Lillard, Nembhard, Thompson
Ben Sheppard Faces Increased Competition For Bench Minutes
Ben Sheppard was a valuable member of the Pacers‘ second unit last season, but it won’t be easy to earn the same level of playing time in a crowded rotation, writes Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. Bennedict Mathurin will soak up a lot of the bench minutes as he returns from injury, and Sheppard will be competing for time at the wing spots with Mathurin and Jarace … [Read more...] about Ben Sheppard Faces Increased Competition For Bench Minutes
Pacers Exercise Three 2025/26 Options, Waive Cole Swider
The Pacers have completed a series of transactions, announcing in a press release that they’ve exercised their 2025/26 team options on swingman Bennedict Mathurin, forward Jarace Walker, and guard Ben Sheppard. The team also requested waivers on forward Cole Swider. The option pick-ups are fairly routine housekeeping moves that ensure all three recent first-round picks now have … [Read more...] about Pacers Exercise Three 2025/26 Options, Waive Cole Swider